Zelopsis nothofagi

Zelopsis nothofagi is a species of leafhopper than is endemic to New Zealand.

Zelopsis nothofagi
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Zelopsis
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Z. nothofagi
Binomial name
Zelopsis nothofagi
Evans, 1966

Taxonomy

Zelopsis nothofagi was described in 1966.[1]

Description

Depending on sex, Zelopsis nothofagi is between 3–4 mm in length.[1]

Distribution and Habitat

Zelopsis nothofagi is widespread on the North Island and South Island of New Zealand. The leafhopper is known to occur in predominately from lowland to subalpine zones in Nothofagus forest habitat.[2]

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References

  1. Evans, J. W. (1966-12-31). "The leafhoppers and froghoppers of Australia and New Zealand (Homoptera: Cicadelloidea and Cercopoidea)". Australian Museum Memoir. doi:10.3853/j.0067-1967.12.1966.425. Retrieved 2019-10-14.
  2. Larivière, M-C; Fletcher, MJ; Larochelle, A 2010. Auchenorrhyncha (Insecta: Hemiptera): catalogue. Fauna of New Zealand 63, 232 pages.
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